US to sell AGM-88E AARGM missiles to Germany

The US State Department has approved the sale of AGM-88E advanced anti-radiation guided missiles (AARGM) and AGM-88E AARGM captive air training missiles (CATM) to Germany.

The potential foreign military sale will be implemented through the Nato Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), which is acting on behalf of Germany.

Valued at about $122.86m, the sale will include up to 91 AGM-88E AARGM tactical missiles and eight AGM-88E AARGM Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM).

Germany has also requested up to six telemetry / flight termination systems and flight data recorders (FDR).

The country will also receive support in the form of engineering, technical and logistics support services.

DSCA said in a statement: “This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the US by helping to improve the security of a Nato ally, which is an important force for political and economic stability in Europe.

“It is vital to the US national interests that Germany develops and maintains a strong and ready self-defence capability.”